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Physicians from Doctors Council/Service Employees International Union said they would strike on Jan. 13 for a better contract and to protest a staffing crisis at four public hospitals, including NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health in Coney Island.

Above-average precipitation in November and December, as well as water conservation efforts helped, according to New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The 41-year-old victim was shot multiple times inside an apartment building, prompting renewed concerns about safety in the area.

Police say Jamar Banks, 52, assaulted two people last week, including an MTA employee, in a pattern of violence across city transit stations.

Increased Paid Family Leave and workers’ compensation benefits took effect on Jan. 1, providing more financial support for employees.

More than 1.7 million households in New York rely on SNAP benefits to eat.

Findings show lapses in equipment inspections, maintenance and weather alert protocols.

The defendant and victim had a dispute outside a bar on Tompkins Avenue in 2023.